Brockagh

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 15th June, 2022

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

443

Distance (km):

11.00

Event Difficulty:

7 (2,2,3) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster League 

Route Description:

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Similar route to last year. The route is clockwise, i.e. up via the Brockagh Forrest, but unlike last year the route won't enter the open mountain at 'elbow' gate , but continue on further until the end of fire road, until Marshal. Here you will take a sharp right and enter the open mountain. A lovely snappy sheep trail ascent will bring you to 'shoulder' cairn on the Eastern spur of Brockagh. At 'shoulder' cairn veer left and head for summit Marshal. Descend the same section from summit back to 'shoulder' cairn and continue on STRAIGHT down the obvious mountain trail in a South East direction as per the revised 'Maps' tab.

Early start is at 7pm. This is normally only for runners who are generally >160% time of winner. If you are unsure if you should do the early start just ask at the Reg desk.

The junior/ short course is out and back and follow the main route and turns around after c.3k at fireroad crossroads; where a marshal will be placed. it will start at approx. 7.40pm.

Getting There:

From Dublin take the M50/N11 to Kilmacanogue. head to Roundwood and continue straight ahead to Laragh. Please car pool as much as possible, e.g. from Pluck’s in Kilmacanogue as car parking will be limited.

PARKING AND REGISTRATION WILL BE IN A FIELD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD APPROX 50 metres AFTER the Brockagh Resource Centre if you are travelling via Laragh.

€3.00 PER CAR Charge. Please have exact coins.

REGISTRATION will be open from 18.10 and close at 19.10 sharp to allow all runners and laptop operator to get to the start line. Register for the race online by 6pm Tuesday, 14th June.

Start and finish of the race will be at the forest barrier (Grid Ref T 139 968) at the forest car park as per the map, 5-10 minutes walk from THE FIELD.

Please DO NOT PARK at Lynham's, the Brockagh Resource Centre or at the start line!

Organisers Instructions:

MANDATORY SHOWERPROOF JACKET MUST BE CARRIED/WORN DURING ALL IMRA EVENTS

No jacket = no result. Bring the mandatory jacket and have it crossing the finish line.

THERE IS NO SELF-TIMING AT IMRA EVENTS

You should start the race at the specified gun-times, or choose a distance that suits your ability.

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.

Online registration and vouchers accepted. Please note you must be a member for 2022.Please arrive early - registration will close at 7.10pm. Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned. If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming If you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge. Your chip and number will be yours for the entire 2022 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility.

PLEASE NOTE: Replacement number or chips will be charged at €5 online

Kit requirements: Jacket & Official IMRA race number Under IMRA rules for competitors safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

Bring midge repellent.

The race is predominantly on exposed open mountain - Be prepared to dress accordingly in case of inclement weather.

If for some reason you cannot finish the race, please be sure to let one of the volunteers know. The RD can be contacted by ringing the number on the back of your race number

Prizegiving Location:

Sambos and spot prizes at Lynam's Pub, Laragh, A98 K576

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		Brian Smyth	No
First Aid Officer		Lillian Deegan	No
Race Marker		Gaelan Elliffe	No
Laptop Operator		Conor O'Farrell	No
Shadow laptop operator		Tim Charnecki	No
Helper		John O'Donovan	No
Helper		Róisín McDonnell	No
Helper		Anne Lyons	No
Helper		Diana Whelan Porter	No
Helper		Stephen Lavelle	No
Helper		Conor Nolan	No
Helper		Eimear O'Brien	No
Helper		Hannah Kerr	No
Helper		Raymond Cummins	No
Helper		Roelie Smit	No
Helper		Maeve Maher-McWilliams	No
Helper		Paul Mahon	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Carpool